For the product to work, does it have to be plugged in to a power source?
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No it functions fine without it BUT if your device requires allot of power like a passport hard drive you will be required to hook up power. Most devices like Flash drives, mice, keyboards, Ect don't
12285
No. Works without the power in my windows 8 asus tablet. The best of this cable is connect USB devices while charging. My tablet has only one usb that is for connect and charging.The cable is also important when conecting devices that uses a lot of power.
1288910
The other answers are correct. This needs to be plugged in to a power source.
903544
Yes, you need to plug it in to an electrical outlet. OR you can also put batteries in it to make it portable. Either way, the transmitter needs a power source.
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No. It's powered by a small AC to DC adaptor. You do need to factor that into the installation.
503189
It does not retain power so yes u have to keep it plugged to a power supply in order to power anything
2171116
Yes, it must be plugged in to be used. The good thing is, it won't run out of charge during use.
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Yes it does have to be plugged into an energy source just a regular household outlet or in my husbands case he uses an inverter in his semi truck to plug it in.
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Yes, just be sure to buy an AC to DC power adapter. I've had mine plugged in for over a week at times.
1592194
Yes, it needs to be plugged in for power through a usb cable and charger. The video however is wireless and does not need to be plugged directly to the router or computer.
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Yes you need to plug it into the wall outlet. It's a great product and cheap.
664797
This needs to be plugged in to work. The parent end can be charged and be wirelss but the child end must be plugged in at all times.Honestly, don't waste your money on this product. It's unreliable and disappointing.
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the unit must be plugged into a power source. it is not battery operated as with most projectors.john
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It has to be plugged in to function. No batteries or charging capabilities. hth
2125338
It must be plugged in to charge up. After it is all charged up it does not have to be plugged in to work. And, works very well. Read directions before using though.
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No it must be plugged into an outlet to work, the Bluetooth connectivity is wireless though.
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Yes you need a power outlet to plug the unit into for power. Hope this answers your question.
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This was a gift for my son, and he said it works without being plugged in, with being plugged into an outlet, and it works being plugged into a computer. I hope this helps.